7th Grade

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Students will learn more about life in Kenya in the engaging Prezi presentation as an introduction to this unit. As part of their financial literacy standards, they will learn all about tax systems and even take part in a government debate. As a final project, students will be exposed to several Web 2.0 tools and choose the method to display their own learning.


Standards

7th grade.pdf

Timeline

Lesson

Links/Resources

Ways to Connect

Assessment

Introduction

 These lessons will take approximately two 45 minute sessions and will require computer access.
Introduction 7th Grade.pdf

 Seventh Grade Prezi Introduction
Note-Catcher for the Introduction.pdf

Modified Note-Catcher for the Introduction.pdf

 EFAC Blog
 Observe and assess student understanding through the discussion. Help clarify misconceptions.

Geography

 These lessons will take 45 minute sessions.
Geography 7th Grade.pdf

 Thematic Map Research
More Thamatic Map Research
Make a Thematic Map.pdf

 Share map with Joan using the Web 2.o tool to create thematic maps if desired (see tutorial on technolgy link).
Target Map
 Use this rubric to assess student's thematic maps.
7th Grade Geography Rubric.pdf

Economics and Civics

 These lessons will take approximately two 45 minute sessions.
Economics and Civics 7th Grade.pdf
The Seven Types of Taxes.pdf

Tax Debate.pdf

Other Sites if Needed:
Understanding Taxes
African Economy for Kids
 Film the tax debate and send the link to Joan.
 Assess student understanding of civics and economics through their debate using this rubric. Film the debate use notes from the voters as documentation.
7th Grade Economics and Civics Rubric.pdf

Final Project

 These lessons will take approximately seven 45 minute sessions.
7th Grade Final Project Guidelines.pdf
7th Grade Final Project Guidelines.pdf

Kenya Information
Kids Can Travel to Kenya
Yahoo Kids- Kenya
 Connect to sixth graders to explain the importance of global awareness.
 Assess student use of Web 2.0 tools and NETS standards using this rubric.
7th Grade Technology Rubric.pdf